Black Men in Science by Bryan Patrick Avery

His middle grade story, 'The Magic Day Mystery,' was published in 2020 in Super Puzzletastic Mysteries, an anthology from Harpercollins and the Mystery Writers of America. He writes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. Biography: Bryan Patrick Avery discovered his love of reading and writing at an early age when he received his first Bobbsey Twins Mystery.I can see how this book has ignited their love for history, especially Black history.” -Dr. They love reading about the different Black men in science, and learning from the definitions and resources added in the book. “As a Black man in medicine, I love seeing how this book inspires my 8 and 10 year old sons.

In a brilliant interweaving of Black history, education, and inspiration, he invites the child to make the great next discovery. “In a wonderful fashion that is sure to capture a child's attention and intrigue, Bryan Avery shares stories of perseverance in the face of obstacles. Thank you Brian Patrick Avery for bringing these stories to the forefront and inspiring young minds to grow.” -David Inwards-Breland, MD, MPH, professor, UC San Diego “This book is for all the youth (especially youth of color) who will see themselves in these great Black Men in Science! As a physician myself, I wish I had this book to show my younger self I am standing on the shoulders of these talented men! These men are missing in our history books. are still doing important research and breaking barriers.ĭive into a world of inspiring men with this scientific entry into Black history books for kids. Change the game-Find out how people like geneticist Rick Kittles and engineer Roy L.Advance medicine-Learn the stories of doctors like James McCune Smith and Leonidas Berry who helped stop the spread of disease and change the way we perform surgery.Explore our world-Discover inventors like Lewis Howard Latimer and biologists like George Washington Carver, and find out how they expanded our understanding of the world around us.

Meet talented Black men in history who have helped: You’ll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality, and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved-even when they faced huge challenges. Incredible stories of Black men who changed the course of science―for kids ages 8 to 12Īll throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery.

Black Men in Science by Bryan Patrick Avery